Archive for the ‘ Dental Implants ’ Category

In the world of modern dentistry, advancements in technology are revolutionizing the way oral surgeons and patients approach full arch dental implant cases. One of the most significant breakthroughs in recent years is the transition from traditional analog workflows to sophisticated digital workflows. Jay Platt, DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center is at the […]

  The benefits of full arch dental implants extend to a wide range of individuals who have experienced significant tooth loss due to various factors such as decay, trauma, or age-related wear. If you’re grappling with the challenges of loose-fitting dentures, the discomfort of missing teeth, or the hindrance to your quality of life caused […]

If you’re considering dental implants as a solution to restore your smile and regain oral function, you may have come across a crucial preparatory procedure known as socket preservation. At Jay Platt, DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we understand the significance of socket preservation in ensuring the long-term success of dental implants. Let’s […]

Oral health plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Missing teeth can have a significant impact on our quality of life, affecting not only our ability to chew and speak but also our confidence and self-esteem. Traditional dentures have long been a common solution for tooth loss, but today, dental implants are revolutionizing the […]

Advancements in technology have crept into every aspect of our lives, and dentistry is no exception.  Without technological advances, procedures like dental implants, LANAP and LAPIP laser surgery, minimally invasive bone grafting, and even general anesthesia would not be possible.  Anyone who believes that technological advancements will simply stop at the water’s edge is kidding […]

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a revolutionary therapy that has gained popularity in the field of dentistry. PRF is a concentration of platelets in plasma, which is derived from the patient’s own blood. Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and they also contain various growth factors that stimulate tissue healing and regeneration. PRF has been […]

When properly cared for with best practices in dental hygiene, dental implants can provide a lifetime of confidence and smiles to patients.  However, as with any sort of oral health issue, lack of oral hygiene can lead to problematic situations around your new teeth.  Just like with periodontitis, peri-implantitis is a build-up of bacteria in […]

Patients missing most or all their upper or lower teeth have long since relied on traditional dentures to remain both functional and aesthetically normal.  Dentures, however, are not without limitations and drawbacks, including bone loss, instability, difficulty eating, and difficulty speaking. Thankfully, dental science has developed multiple techniques as alternatives to traditional dentures that allow […]

One of the biggest fears patients have about going to the dentist is pain: from needles, to scaplels, to sutures, patients dread the pain that comes with dental procedures both during and after.  Coupled with recovery periods that can be longer than ideal, this fear compounds into an angst that, for many, prevents them from […]

When teeth are missing or decaying, it can lead to functional deficits and embarrassing interactions for patients, often wondering where to turn for help and normalcy.  For years, traditional dentures were a mainstay in the world of dentistry to replace missing teeth, though certainly not without their limitations.  When teeth are missing, and there is […]